A defining piece of Texas history, the San Jacinto Museum sits on the very battlefield where Texas won its independence from Mexico. Located at the base of the towering 567-foot San Jacinto Monument, the museum houses one of the largest collections of Texan art, artifacts, and historical exhibits. For a panoramic view of the historic battleground and the surrounding area, take the elevator to the top of the monument—it's the tallest war memorial in the U.S. and offers a unique perspective on the site where Texas' future was decided.

The Burning of Zozobra has been a Santa Fe Fiestas tradition since 1924. Created by Will Shuster, Zozobra is a giant marionette of sorts that is ceremoniously burned each year as a ritual effigy of Old Man Gloom. In burning Zozobra, it is believed to dispel the hardships and trials of the past year. Attend the ceremony and watch your worries go up in flames.

A Labor Day weekend celebration of the jazz genre featuring performers from all across the nation.